Los Angeles, CA, November 2, 2016 (Newswire.com) – Atari®, one of the world’s most recognized publishers and producers of interactive entertainment, and AtGames®, a leader in interactive entertainment products, today announced the immediate availability of their latest retro gaming releases, Atari Flashback® Classics Volume 1 and Atari Flashback® Classics Volume 2 on Xbox One. Each volume features 50 different classic Atari 2600 Video Computer System (VCS) and arcade games. The two titles, which are now available at leading retailers and online outlets, set the standard for classic gaming on today’s consoles.

“Atari Flashback Classics offers enhanced access to some of the greatest titles in gaming history, bringing these beloved favorites to a new generation of gamers,” said Fred Chesnais, Chief Executive Officer, Atari. “We are excited that the first two entries in this critically acclaimed series are now available to challenge and delight Xbox One gamers everywhere.”

For the first time on Xbox One, players can experience Atari’s greatest hits with the benefit of today’s technology, including full 1080p high-definition, global leaderboards, online and local multiplayer, and trophies and achievements. The intuitive interface design delivers the responsive feel of the originals on modern controllers. Featuring games like Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Tempest®, Warlords®, and many more, each volume of Atari Flashback Classics combines the nostalgia of the Atari 2600 and arcade legends with modern gaming capabilities. Additionally, players can relive the glory days with a massive library of original cabinet and box art.

“These two titles provide a modern showcase for many of the best classic Atari games,” said Dr. Ping-Kang Hsiung, CEO of AtGames. “In our ongoing partnership with Atari, we are thrilled to help bring these first two volumes to Xbox One gamers and look forward to further developments in the series.”

Developed by Code Mystics, Atari Flashback Classics is rated E for Everyone. Each volume of Atari Flashback Classics carries an SRP of $19.99 USD and is now available both digitally and at major retailers.

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About Atari

Atari Interactive, Inc. (www.atari.com) is an interactive entertainment production company. As an iconic brand that transcends generations and audiences, the company is globally recognized for its multi-platform, interactive entertainment and licensed products. Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 games and franchises, including world-renowned brands like Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Pong®, Test Drive®, and RollerCoaster Tycoon®.

AtGames Digital Media Inc. (www.atgames.net) is a leader in innovative consumer-oriented interactive entertainment products. The company leverages the latest technology to develop and publish its best-selling classic video game products for worldwide distribution. AtGames is based in Los Angeles, with international offices in Taipei and Shenzhen.

About Code Mystics

Based in Vancouver, BC, Canada, Code Mystics (www.codemystics.com) is a prolific and versatile independent developer, comprised of industry veterans. With over 50 titles spanning both high-profile flagship brands and popular indie titles, Code Mystics’ proprietary technology delivers pixel-perfect solutions on all platforms from console and handheld to mobile and desktop and even custom hardware.

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